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  • (Members Only) JASA Virtual Speaker Series: Nisei Spirit and the 442nd Infantry Regiment, with David Bonner

    • 8 Jul 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online
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    JASA Virtual Speaker Series: Nisei Spirit and the 442nd Infantry Regiment, with David Bonner

    Date: 7/8/2025

    Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CDT)

    Registration Deadline: 7/7/2025 5:00 PM (CDT)
    Fee: Free, Members-Only Event

    Join us for the third installment of JASA's Virtual Speaker Series, featuring Air University's Chief Historian and author of Nisei Spirit, David Bonner. 

    This lecture examines the historical events and life experiences that shaped the 2,686 second generation Japanese-Hawaiian men, or Nisei, who helped to form the most decorated combat unit in American military history for its size and duration of service - the 442nd Infantry Regiment.

    From their time spent in the Japanese language schools and involvement in community organizations, to the hardships endured during Japanese Internment, Bonner will explore how an enduring sense of duty was instilled in the Nisei soldiers by their families and a tight-knit network of Japanese-American communities in the United States, and ultimately shaped their combat motivations and operational success.

    This VSS is a members-only event.

    Instructions: Zoom link will be shared to registrants via confirmation email

    Corporate Sponsors: JASA is offering a $500 corporate sponsorship opportunity for this event. Our corporate sponsor will recieve a 10-minute speaking slot to introduce your company during the session, as well as logo placement on our event webpage and social media.

    Point of Contact: Mike Swinson, mike.swinson@jasaweb.org, 205-963-2823 

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  • July Kayoubikai 7月の火曜日会

    • 15 Jul 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Ginza Sushi & Korean BBQ (5291 Valleydale Rd Suite#101 Birmingham, AL 35242)
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    Mark Your Calendars!

    We're thrilled to invite you to the Kayoubikai (aka Tuesday Gathering) happening every month at a cozy local Japanese restaurant in Birmingham.
    It's a fabulous chance to mingle, practice your Japanese, and bond with the fantastic JASA community! Whether you're a JASA member or just a curious soul, come one, come all!

    Be sure to RSVP at least 4 days ahead to snag your spot.

    While attending won't cost a yen, just remember you'll be picking up your own tab after the feast.


    カレンダーにマークを！

    バーミンガム周辺の日本食レストランで毎月開催される「火曜会」にご招待できることをとても嬉しく思います。日本語・英語の練習をしながら、素敵なJASAコミュニティと交流する絶好のチャンスです！                   

    JASAメンバーでなくても、興味のある方ならどなたでも大歓迎！

    席をゲットするには、4日前までにRSVPをお忘れなく。

    参加は無料ですが、おいしい食事の後のお会計はご自身でお願いします！

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  • 7月 JASA友好会 / July Friendship Meeting in Huntsville

    • 18 Jul 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Kobe Sushi Hibachi (1591-B Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758)
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    Join us for the "JASA Friendship Meeting"!
    Whether you’re a JASA member or a non-member, we invite you to join us for this fun meetup. This is a great opportunity to enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine, meet new people, and connect with fellow community members.
    While there’s no cost to attend, please note that each participant will be responsible for their own bill after the meal.
    Seat limited to 20 people so RSVP early to secure your spot!

    JASA会員・非会員問わず、皆さん大歓迎!
    美味しい日本料理を楽しみながら、友達を作りましょう。
    参加費は無料ですが、食事後のお会計は各自お願いします。
    定員20名までなので、参加希望の方はお早めにRSVPを!

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  • 2025 Southern Automotive Conference

    • 7 Oct 2025
    • 10 Oct 2025
    • Von Braun Center: 700 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801


    In the South, we are all about automotive, and we are proud of the cars we build! Dozens of major OEMs call the Southeast region home, including BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen, just to name a few. Add a flourishing network of Tier 1 and 2 suppliers, supporting manufacturers and service providers, and the South soundly establishes itself as an essential, thriving hub of the automotive industry.

    Celebrating the South’s excellence in automotive manufacturing, the Southern Automotive Conference, or SAC, as we like to call it, is in a league of its own. Rotating annually between the states of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee, the SAC combines top-notch programming on automotive’s hottest headlines, high-energy networking opportunities and a buzzing exhibit hall. In 2025, our theme is 'Made in the South', as the SAC showcases how the southern automotive industry leads the charge to embrace transformation, spark innovation and blaze a trail into the future.

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    For more information, visit the website.


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  • 47th Annual SEUS-Japan Conference in Tokyo, Japan

    • 27 Oct 2025
    • 29 Oct 2025
    • Hotel New Otani Tokyo: 4-1, Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8578, JAPAN

    The Japan-U.S. Southeast Association & Southeast U.S./Japan Association will convene October 27-29, 2025, at the New Otani Hotel in Tokyo.

    Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair will lead a statewide delegation to the conference providing Alabama economic developers and business leaders an opportunity to reconnect and build relationships with top government and business leaders from Japan and other southeast United States member states. This conference will include networking opportunities and sessions on current international trade and investment economic outlooks in Japan and the Southeast U.S.

    More information on programming and registration will be sent out this summer. If you have immediate questions, contact Alabama’s SEUS-Japan state coordinator Christina Stimpson at christina.stimpson@commerce.alabama.gov.


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  • JASA 2025 Annual Celebration Dinner

    • 6 Nov 2025
    • Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa: 4000 Grand Ave, Birmingham, Alabama, USA, 35226


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  • JASA 2025 Business Forum

    • 7 Nov 2025
    • Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa: 4000 Grand Ave, Birmingham, Alabama, USA, 35226


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Cherry Blossom Festival

Each year, we celebrate the arrival of spring with food, crafts, performances, and other activities at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens' Japanese Garden. Join us at the end of March for Hanami (flower viewing) as we welcome the season! Cherry blossoms, or sakura (桜, さくら), bloom for only a few weeks each year, and in Japanese culture, they symbolize the fleeting beauty of life. Thousands of people gather in parks across Japan to experience the blossoms. Come enjoy our Birmingham cherry trees while they’re in full bloom!


Annual Celebration Dinner & Business Forum

Each year, we host a special reception and forum, bringing together our members and guests from across the state to network, dine, and enjoy a unique program that celebrates the JASA community.

Our 2025 Annual Celebration Dinner and Business Forum will take place at Birmingham’s Ross Bridge in November. Stay tuned for more details on tickets and sponsorship opportunities!


Kayoubikai

Kayoubikai （火曜日会）is our monthly outing to a local Japanese restaurant. Held on one Tuesday of every month, Kayoubikai is an opportunity to meet new friends with similar interests, practice Japanese, and stay connected with other JASA members. While membership is not mandatory to attend the event, we encourage registering for individual membership to support JASA and stay involved with our events!


Contact Us

+1 (205) 963-2823

mike.swinson@jasaweb.org

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Post Office Box 43114

Vestavia, AL 35243

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